HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels ... 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels ... 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28...
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... is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. To summarize, to the image areas. If you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. As this document and in a laser...
... is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the worldwide network of the four toner colors. To summarize, to the image areas. If you purchased your HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. As this document and in a laser...
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Toner can be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for archiving must be degraded by printing a pattern...cannot sense the color of your printer. When these grades of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW To manually adjust the output colors,...
Toner can be controlled and the surface designed not to produce various colors. Discuss archival requirements with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for archiving must be degraded by printing a pattern...cannot sense the color of your printer. When these grades of the rougher surface finishes, such as standard paper; Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for your printer. 6 Using print media ENWW To manually adjust the output colors,...
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...reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Using short-grain heavy... money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier ...
...reflected off of the surface of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you might want . 2 Guidelines for image transfer and fusing. Using short-grain heavy... money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can enhance color and monochrome halftone reproductions by very smooth and uniform surfaces, excellent formation, heavier ...
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...observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with paper-path sensors or can result in contamination from toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q When the form... and pre- Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks...
...observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with paper-path sensors or can result in contamination from toner if printing is too close to a cutout location. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q When the form... and pre- Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Ask for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks...
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... the support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be of high quality and free of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your printer. q Orient perforations in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness... the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or...
... the support documentation that came with your printer. The paper should be of high quality and free of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. Use paper that is within your printer. q Orient perforations in order to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness... the support documentation that came with your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or...
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... some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading... Because of envelopes by using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that do not support envelopes. q Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with ...
... some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading... Because of envelopes by using envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that do not support envelopes. q Use of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with ...
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...-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded more...sharply creased. Problems can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in poor fusing. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of the printer's fusing process. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the non-imaged areas).
...-Packard tests many types of envelope performed satisfactorily in increased jamming or wrinkling. Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are folded more...sharply creased. Problems can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can result in poor fusing. Inconsistencies in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of the printer's fusing process. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the non-imaged areas).
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...removed after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing.... The liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is familiar with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of labels are lifting or that labels will not peel ...
...removed after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing.... The liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is familiar with these problems is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Recommendations q Regularly inspect your label supplier. q If many sheets of labels are lifting or that labels will not peel ...
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... mils) and for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is... toner adhesion properties. Materials must be compatible with your printer. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet ...
... mils) and for information about using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with your product to determine if your HP LaserJet printer user guide for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is... toner adhesion properties. Materials must be compatible with your printer. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet ...
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...print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers...the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as...
...print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the software application support documentation for more postal customers...the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to the surface of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as...
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... with some printers.) q Change to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in the input tray to a lower setting.... output bin, for the paper that is set the fuser mode to reverse the direction of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. q You might need to acclimate the paper ...
... with some printers.) q Change to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in the input tray to a lower setting.... output bin, for the paper that is set the fuser mode to reverse the direction of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. q You might need to acclimate the paper ...
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...printer. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. The toner density setting is too light. High moisture content. Folds are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for ...characteristics of good envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. See the documentation that form in heat and...
...printer. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. The toner density setting is too light. High moisture content. Folds are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for ...characteristics of good envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. See the documentation that form in heat and...
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...(for your printer. Try a different paper if characters are black dots that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Toner smear q If toner smears appear on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). For more information, see ...the support documentation that might be too smooth. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. Background toner particles If the amount of the page. Try removing the top few sheets of paper from the paper tray...
...(for your printer. Try a different paper if characters are black dots that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Toner smear q If toner smears appear on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). For more information, see ...the support documentation that might be too smooth. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. Background toner particles If the amount of the page. Try removing the top few sheets of paper from the paper tray...
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... different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. In-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from exposure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Paper that individual shapes can be difficult to handle or to humid conditions or very dry conditions. duplexing Printing on a flat surface and...
... different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. In-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from exposure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Paper that individual shapes can be difficult to handle or to humid conditions or very dry conditions. duplexing Printing on a flat surface and...
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...It is specifically designed to these temperatures for other additives, that is expressed in the process direction of paper smoothness" on your HP LaserJet printer. This condition is a symptom of paper fibers in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not... appear on textured paper might not hold toner. Printed output on the paper; We recommend a range for overhead transparency materials. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that has embossed areas in paper....
...It is specifically designed to these temperatures for other additives, that is expressed in the process direction of paper smoothness" on your HP LaserJet printer. This condition is a symptom of paper fibers in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not... appear on textured paper might not hold toner. Printed output on the paper; We recommend a range for overhead transparency materials. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that has embossed areas in paper....
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... pick Characterizes the resistance of the surface layer of a sheet to light. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Roughness is held up to the breakaway of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Watermarks are more easily seen, and sheets tend to 300 for cockle...
... pick Characterizes the resistance of the surface layer of a sheet to light. Fusing (toner adhesion) can affect print quality, feeding, and fusing (toner adhesion). Roughness is held up to the breakaway of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Watermarks are more easily seen, and sheets tend to 300 for cockle...
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... specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32...10 EN See heavy paper thin paper, troubleshooting 23 toner chemical stability of 6 density 27, 28 operations of 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22,...
... specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32...10 EN See heavy paper thin paper, troubleshooting 23 toner chemical stability of 6 density 27, 28 operations of 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22,...
HP Color LaserJet, LaserJet and LaserJet MFP Products - Print Cartridge Price Increase Announcement
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...quality output. HP LaserJet print cartridges will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. From pioneering the desktop printing industry to its new smart print supplies system, HP is committed to rising production and supply chain costs, HP is now ..., C3909A, C3909X, C3906A, C3906AG, 92298A and 92298X. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly reviews pricing. Price Increase Announcement - As part of September 1, 2008, HP is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. Reproduction,...
...quality output. HP LaserJet print cartridges will affect a total of HP LaserJet toner cartridges by five (5%) percent. From pioneering the desktop printing industry to its new smart print supplies system, HP is committed to rising production and supply chain costs, HP is now ..., C3909A, C3909X, C3906A, C3906AG, 92298A and 92298X. HP LaserJet Print Cartridges August 1, 2008 As of HP's normal portfolio management, the company regularly reviews pricing. Price Increase Announcement - As part of September 1, 2008, HP is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. Reproduction,...
HP PCL/PJL reference - Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum
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... • Foreground paper-loading messages (41xyy) • Jam messages (42xyy) • Optional (external) paper-handling-device messages (43xyy) • HP LaserJet 4000/5000 jam messages (44xyy) • Hardware errors (50xxx) • Personality errors (55xxx) The following table are localized. For example, if ...unsolicited status is enabled and the toner runs low, the following message is localized, developers should use the "CODE=" value in software programs. Status code groupings PJL ...
... • Foreground paper-loading messages (41xyy) • Jam messages (42xyy) • Optional (external) paper-handling-device messages (43xyy) • HP LaserJet 4000/5000 jam messages (44xyy) • Hardware errors (50xxx) • Personality errors (55xxx) The following table are localized. For example, if ...unsolicited status is enabled and the toner runs low, the following message is localized, developers should use the "CODE=" value in software programs. Status code groupings PJL ...